GEMARA

Gemara

(noun) the second part of the Talmud consisting primarily of commentary on the Mishna

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Ge*ma"ra, n. Etym: [Heb.] (Jewish Law)

Definition: The second part of the Talmud, or the commentary on the Mishna (which forms the first part or text).

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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22 February 2025

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(noun) the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., ‘the father of the bride’ instead of ‘the bride’s father’


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